Test Taking Strategies by https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg How to successfully master NCLEX style questions en-us 2017-12-11 20:46:43 UTC 2026-01-07 19:06:40 UTC hello@padlet.com NCLEX-style questions are designed to test your ability to translate knowledge, skills, and abilities into safe and effective practice of nursing. It is not a test on intelligence or even of your scope of knowledge! These questions test the critical thinking skills of a nursing student and determine if you are competent enough to care for actual patients. nancy_finnegan https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215220508 2017-12-11 20:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215220508 -Read every word nancy_finnegan https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215222322 -Do not read into the question!
-Cover up the answer options when you read the stem of the question]]> 2017-12-11 20:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215222322 -A positive style may ask what the nurse should do, or the best or first action to implement. nancy_finnegan https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215224002 -A negative style may ask what the nurse should avoid, which prescription the nurse should question, or which behavior indicates the need for re-teaching the client.

]]> 2017-12-11 21:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215224002 -Key words make a difference with regard to what the question is asking and focuses your attention on a critical point to consider when answering the question. nancy_finnegan https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215228116 2017-12-11 21:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215228116 -Best - Initial-Early or late-Most or least appropriate - First - Most likely or least likely - Most important - Next nancy_finnegan https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215228408


]]> 2017-12-11 21:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215228408 • This will help you eliminate non-essential information in the question and will help you determine the correct answer nancy_finnegan https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215229466 2017-12-11 21:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215229466 • Questions containing the words initial, first, priority are asking for your prioritizing skills. The choices are usually all correct but only one should be done first. nancy_finnegan https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215229932 2017-12-11 21:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215229932 • When prioritizing, you should always remember the following: nancy_finnegan https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215230067 -ABC's: Airway, breathing and circulation
-Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
-The nursing process]]> 2017-12-11 21:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215230067 • Your answer to the question should be based solely on the information provided in the question. nancy_finnegan https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215230567
  • It’s okay to be the last person out of the room!



    • ]]>     2017-12-11 21:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215230567     nancy_finnegan https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215231092 2017-12-11 21:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215231092 Question nancy_finnegan https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215232328 A client comes into the ER and is having trouble breathing and gasping for air.  The nurse’s first response will be which of the following?
    A.  Do a head to toe assessment
    B.  Give the client oxygen
    C.  Call the physician
    D.  Give the client a glass of water


    ]]>     2017-12-11 21:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215232328     What strategy will you use to answer this question? nancy_finnegan https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215232503 2017-12-11 21:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215232503 Question nancy_finnegan https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215232747 The nurse reviewed the procedure for the administration of an enema with the preoperative client. Which statement by the client would indicate the need for further instruction?
    A. "The enema will be given while I am sitting on the toilet."
    B. "I should try and hold the fluid as long as possible after it is instilled."
    C. “I know there will be some cramping after the enema administration.”
    D. “I should tell the nurse if cramping occurs during the instillation of the fluid.”


    ]]>     2017-12-11 21:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215232747     Is this question a positive or negative style question? nancy_finnegan https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215232909 2017-12-11 21:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215232909 Question nancy_finnegan https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215233038 What is a priority nursing intervention to prevent hypothermia for a client at risk?

    A. Offer the client warm liquids such as tea.
    B. Provide the client with additional blankets.
    C. Close windows and doors to prevent drafts.
    D. Teach the client about ways to maintain warmth.


    ]]>     2017-12-11 21:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215233038     What is the key word or words in this question? nancy_finnegan https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215233206 2017-12-11 21:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215233206 nancy_finnegan https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215234654 2017-12-11 21:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215234654 Success!! nancy_finnegan https://padlet.com/nancy_finnegan/ov3tmm2g1edg/wish/215235909
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